Outer Banks

by Stephen Foglia

One sunny afternoon on a North Carolina beach, Junie’s twin sister disappeared without a trace. Two years later, no sign of the missing woman has surfaced, and Junie’s family has decided it is time to say goodbye. But Junie may not be ready. She begins to receive mysterious messages that might just be coming from her sister. By the brackish waters of the Neuse River, the borders between worlds grow porous, and...

One sunny afternoon on a North Carolina beach, Junie’s twin sister disappeared without a trace. Two years later, no sign of the missing woman has surfaced, and Junie’s family has decided it is time to say goodbye. But Junie may not be ready. She begins to receive mysterious messages that might just be coming from her sister. By the brackish waters of the Neuse River, the borders between worlds grow porous, and death’s door opens.

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  • Michael C. O'Day: Outer Banks by Stephen Foglia
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    Dear lord, the construction of this is gorgeous. Foglia's tale of a woman's inability (or refusal) to process her grief is rooted in such a specific sense of place, with such meticulously realized and relatable characters, that only gradually do you realize it as his tale enters the realm of full-blown Southern Gothic horror. A magnificent piece of work.

    Dear lord, the construction of this is gorgeous. Foglia's tale of a woman's inability (or refusal) to process her grief is rooted in such a specific sense of place, with such meticulously realized and relatable characters, that only gradually do you realize it as his tale enters the realm of full-blown Southern Gothic horror. A magnificent piece of work.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: Outer Banks by Stephen Foglia
    “

    A beautiful exploration of the waves of denial and agony of grief as we can't let go of the one we lost. Well done.

    A beautiful exploration of the waves of denial and agony of grief as we can't let go of the one we lost. Well done.

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  • Nick Malakhow: Outer Banks by Stephen Foglia
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    A beautifully rendered story about grief and the seismic ripples that reverberate with loss. I love the way the scenes bleed into one another, lending a a propulsive feel to the rhythm of the play. Junie is a compelling central figure around which the story revolves, and her loss of equilibrium makes her a sympathetic character even as she does and says things that are sad and frustrating. The other characters surrounding her are well-rendered as well, and the general sense of magic and otherworldliness that lives alongside some very natural moments creates a unique theatrical world.

    A beautifully rendered story about grief and the seismic ripples that reverberate with loss. I love the way the scenes bleed into one another, lending a a propulsive feel to the rhythm of the play. Junie is a compelling central figure around which the story revolves, and her loss of equilibrium makes her a sympathetic character even as she does and says things that are sad and frustrating. The other characters surrounding her are well-rendered as well, and the general sense of magic and otherworldliness that lives alongside some very natural moments creates a unique theatrical world.

    ”
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Development History

  • Workshop, Columbia University School Of The Arts, 2017